Blood And Silver:Rise of the Alpha’s Rejected Mate

Chapter 186 AURORA Oh please, not now, Dane begged within him.

I was trying to communicate with him but its like something happened.

Last I heard from him was a footstep was approaching and his heart was racing more and more with every step I just concluded in my mind that anything that wants to happen should happen.

All of a sudden, I didnt hear anything from him again.

Oh, I hope hes fine though.

Was it gone? I thought.

The frozen metal of the engagement ring still disturbed my skin as I was escorted into the grand hall of the Namelesss stronghold.

Heavy with the darkness, the air was thick and choking.

Ancient runes etched into the walls provided the only illumination, their soft glow casting patterns across the gathered crowd of onlookers that had cto bear witness to this Chapter 186 nonsense of a union .

2/7 My dress felt heavy, its dark fabric laced with the smagic that pulsed through the ring on my finger. It wasnt a dress, but a shroud, a binding.

Every step I took closer to the throne side felt like a step toward my doom.

Standing at the far end of the hall was Holden, his ceremonial robes showing the ominous decorations of the hall There was a gleam in his eye, but it wasnt triumph directed at me.

No, his gaze was fixed on the Nameless, an idiot basking in the approval of his master.

Smile, Aurora, the Namelesss voice coiled around my mind like a serpent.

His shadowy form materialized beside me, his presence sending a chill down my spine. Let them see your joy.

I forced my lips into a thin, brittle smile, my fists clenched at my sides. Good, he said.

Play your role well, and perhaps III let precious wolves live a little longer.

your My heart twisted, but I managed to keep my expression well hidden.

I did what I was obliged to do for now.

Every moment that I played along was buying tfor something.

Danes faint presence in my mind was my anchor, a sign of hope Chapter 186 even in the desolation.

3/7 Im here, Aurora, his voice whispered through the bond.

Stay strong.

I was so glad to hear his voice but no tto ask him what happened.

I just held on to the lifeline it provided The Nameless raised a hand and silenced the murmurs within the crowd.

Today, he rumbled, his voice echoing across the hall, we rejoice over a union that will make us stronger over the Broken Ridge Pack and beyond.

The crowd cheered, the sound grating on my ears.

Holden stepped forward, extending a hand to me.

Luna, he said, his voice dripping with false reverence.

I hesitated for a fraction of a second before laying my hand in his .

His handshake was cold, unyielding, and I bit back the urge to pull away.

Play along, I reminded myself.

Just a little longer.

Holden leaned in, his lips brushing against my ear.

Youll cto see this as your rightful place, Aurora.

By my side.

I didnt respond, keeping my gaze fixed ahead.

A Chapter 186 4/7 And then the ceremony started a lot of chants and incantations .

in slanguage Id never heard.

The weight of the magic in the air grew thicker, crushing against my skin until I could hardly breathe.

My mind was racing, scattered and searching for sbreak, sweak point in this charade.

Suddenly, a sharp light shot through the bond.

It wasnt painful, but it was enough to makestagger.

Holdens grip tightened on my hand, his eyes narrowing.

Whats wrong? he demanded.

Nothing, I lied, steadying myself.

But it wasnt nothing.

It was Dane.

Aurora, his voice cthrough the bond, stronger than before.

Ive found a way to fight back.

What are you doing? I thought back, panic threading through my mind.

Trust me.

The bond pulsed again this twith a surge of power.

It wasnt just coming from Dane it was coming from me, too.

The engagement band on my finger started to heat up, the dark runes etched into it flickering crazily.

5/7 Chapter 186 Holdens eyes flicked to the ring.

Whats happening? I didnt get a chance to reply as the Namelesss voice thundered through the hall, thick with enraged fire.

ENOUGH.

The air around us hissed as the Nameless appeared on the center of the party.

His gold eyes blazed hot as he fixed upon me, then moved to Holden.

Control her, he growled.

But Holden didnt move.

The bond betweenand Dane bucked again, and I realized with a jolt that the engagement bond was glowing : Dane was siphoning its power, using it to launch a mental assault on the Nameless.

The crowd exploded into chaos.

Shadows climbed up the walls, frantic, out of control.

Holdens grip on my hand and he stumbled backward, clutching his head What are you doing to me? he screamed, the tone weird.

I didnt say anything.

I couldnt.

All my attention was for the bond, for the power moving betweenand Dane .

The Nameless roared, his form shifting and expanding as he fought to regain control.

You think you can defy me, Dane ? You are nothing but a pawn!6/7 Chapter 86 But even as he spoke, I could feel the cracks spreading. The Namelesss hold on the fortress, on the shadows, on us it was weakening.

Holden, the Nameless barked.

Stop her! Holden launched himself at me, face filled in a rage.

I barely had tto react before a burst of magic exploded from the bond, hurling him backward.

The force of it threwonto my knees, but I didnt let go of the bond.

Not now.

Not when we were so close.

The Nameless turned tothen, his eyes of gold ablaze with anger.

You dare defy me? I met his gaze, my chest heaving.

Youll never win, I said, my voice steady despite the chaos erupting everywhere.

His laughter then was cold, cruel.

You really think this changes anything? You have merely delayed the inevitable.

He raised his hand, and the shadows wrapped around hing e now coalesced into this huge, writhing form. I will show you the meaning of despair.

Rrraaaaaa, tskk, tskk said the nameless, I could barely grasp what he was saying but suddenly the ground beneathshook as the shadows surged forward, devouring everything in their path. And then, everything went dark.